Community Closet donations Drop-off time: Last Tuesday of each month – 1pm to 3pm ONLY (Interested in holding a donation drive? Contact us for a list of most-needed items) Open Doors’ Smilow Life Center Street address is 55 Chestnut Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 but please use the building’s side entrance on Merritt Place. Thank you …
Last Tuesday of each month: Clothing donations accepted! Read More »
Could your furniture help one of our families? Several families have moved into their own apartments – definitely a time to celebrate, and also a time to help them furnish their new homes! Right now we’re asking for: – twin-sized sheets, comforters, and pillows – 2 baby gates – 1 set of pots and pans …
Bedding Pillowcases Bath-sized towels Washcloths Sheets especially TWIN fitted Washable blankets(no comforters)Used is fine Laundry bags Household items Upholstery covers for sofa and loveseat Tablecloths Placemats Dishes Silverware Glassware Pots and pans Cleaning supplies
Oven mitts Dish towels Restaurant-style cotton aprons Baskets SOS pads Liquid dish soap Sponges
Aluminum foil Plastic wrap Zip-lock baggies Napkins Paper towels Toilet tissue Kleenex Hot and cold cups Plastic utensils Paper plates Large garbage bags Kitchen-sized garbage bags Brown paper lunchbags
Regular/smaller sizes are better than than big family/economy size products. Many homes have limited storage, and it’s also easier to carry for people who are walking or taking public transit. Canned tuna Canned meat Canned beans Dried beans (red or black) Rice Spaghetti Macaroni & cheese Canned pasta dinners Canned beef stews Canned soup Dried …
We accept seasonal clothing, shoes & boots in new or like-new condition. Please bring your clothing donations directly to the shelter at 4 Merritt Street. Please deliver donated clothing in large labeled plastic bags or bins. Sorting clothing by type and gender is always appreciated! Most needed *NEW ONLY UNDERWEAR (all ages and sizes) Sports …
New underwear and socks Hats, scarves, mittens/gloves (seasonal) Shoes Boots Diapers Pull-Ups Coloring books Puzzles for very young(4-12 pieces) Thermometers Band Aids Wipes Spill proof sippy cups Night lights Electrical outlet protective safety covers
Personal Supplies Individual-sized soap Disposable razors Shaving cream Toothbrushes and toothpaste Deodorant (spray preferred) Skin cream/lotion Athlete’s foot powder/spray Hydrogen peroxide New combs Brushes Non-alcoholic mouthwash Small jars of Vaseline Feminine Hygiene Products Bath and shower shoes(flip-flops) School Supplies Pens Pencils Remedial workbooks (writing, reading) Writing pads Writing paper Books Fiction and non-fiction books Children’s …
